Challenges and causes of delays in oil and gas construction in the Niger-Delta Region of Nigeria: A case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project (SSAGS)

 Anthony Chukwuemeka Okonicha * and Christopher Ikechukwu Okwuanaso

Department of Operations and Maintenance, Niger Delta Power Holding Company, Abuja, Nigeria.
 
Research Article
International Journal of Science and Research Archive, 2024, 12(02), 1857–1866.
Article DOI: 10.30574/ijsra.2024.12.2.1468
Publication history: 
Received on 01 July 2024; revised on 10 August 2024; accepted on 12 August 2024
 
Abstract: 
Timely delivery of onshore oil and gas construction projects has been a significant challenge for many oil and gas construction companies operating in the oil-rich area of the Niger Delta. The region, characterized by wetlands and water bodies with creeks and river crossings, became the home of many International Oil Companies shortly after Oil was discovered in 1956. Because the region is hospitable and blessed with Petroleum resources, most operating companies need to pay more attention to the terrain in the area before engaging in full exploration. This paper examines the challenges and reasons for delays in onshore projects and makes recommendations that should be adopted to enhance the speedy delivery of projects. It is a case study of the Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solution Project of Shell Petroleum Development Company, Nigeria.
 
Keywords: 
Southern Swamp Associated Gas Solutions (SSAGS) Early works; Foundation; Oil and gas construction; Soil investigation
 
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